Port Captain
In-charge of the overall management and oversight of WFP's Port, Warehousing, Transport & Logistics operations at Berbera Port in addition to contracting of stevedore services, performance monitoring, quality control & information management. Strengthened relationships with other partners;- donors, humanitarian agencies. Staff management & motivation of a multi-cultural team of 25. Accomplishments (not all-inclusive)1) Managed port, transport & warehousing operations & ensured… Show more In-charge of the overall management and oversight of WFP's Port, Warehousing, Transport & Logistics operations at Berbera Port in addition to contracting of stevedore services, performance monitoring, quality control & information management. Strengthened relationships with other partners;- donors, humanitarian agencies. Staff management & motivation of a multi-cultural team of 25. Accomplishments (not all-inclusive)1) Managed port, transport & warehousing operations & ensured compliance with WFP established supply chain strategies with special emphasis on quality control, food processing, loss prevention, risk mitigation & cost effectiveness. Handled 329,909 MT (no. 2 discharge port globally in 2017)2) Cost efficiency; Improved chartered vessel’s port stay (bulk, break bulk & liner container service) during load/discharge operations at berths thus reducing storage/demurrage charges; Achieved 3,200 MT per weather working day against set target of 2,500 MT.3) Drove performance management with terminal, suppliers & agents through; checking document & customs clearance readiness, prompt berthing & smooth load/discharge operations; full control of all Liner container shipments service.4) Supervised the performance of WFP Service Providers;- c/forwarding agents, stevedores, transporters, warehouse operators + other ancillary contractors & promoted safe, efficient planning & execution of operations.5) Managed accurate & timely reporting including; provision of analyzed operations activities & trends to enable informed decision-making; proper documentation of loading/unloading operations; correct cargo stowage on trucks & storage in warehouses; correct submission of SOF, NOR & LOP’s as per Charter Party.6) Provided technical advice on operational & legal application of Charter Party interpretations (WORLDFOOD 2017) & other commercial BIMCO contracts of carriage to WFP Staff, Partners & Stakeholders. Show less